About

Matt Richmond is a wilderness and wildlife photographer based between Vancouver, BC and Regina, SK. Before picking up a camera full-time, he spent years working in film production—an experience that fundamentally changed how he sees the world.

That film background taught him to think about light, composition, and storytelling in ways that go beyond typical nature photography. He approaches each shot with a cinematic eye, looking for moments that feel like they belong in a larger narrative rather than just documenting what's in front of him.

Living in two wildly different parts of Canada gives Matt a unique perspective. The coastal rainforests and mountains of BC are a world apart from Saskatchewan's endless prairie skies, and he draws inspiration from both. His work captures everything from the big, dramatic landscapes to the quiet, intimate moments that most people walk right past.

Most of Matt's work happens before he ever touches a camera. He's the kind of photographer who studies maps for hours, tracks weather patterns obsessively, and researches wildlife behavior like he's preparing for an exam. Getting the shot means knowing where to be and when to be there.

"I spend a lot of time waiting. Waiting for the light to hit just right, for the clouds to move, for an animal to do something interesting. People think photography is about the split second you press the shutter, but really it's about all the hours before that—the planning, the hiking, the sitting still in uncomfortable places. That's where the real work happens."

He'll often camp out in one spot for days, learning its rhythms and quirks. It's a slow, patient way to work, but it pays off in images that feel authentic rather than staged. And somewhere along the way, all that time spent in wild places turned into something more than just getting good photos—it became about understanding and protecting these landscapes for what they are.